Technology, health medical and computer news newsletter: Women in IT: Trends on the Web & in the Workplace

Welcome to issue 101 of the Global Roundup. This week we are looking at women in the IT industry. You'll read about the career challenges for women in technology, the latest statistics on female IT recruitment, and a report on how women have shaped the Internet. Check out our recent blog post on efforts to up-skill women in the Middle East here.

Careers for Women in the IT Industry

In the IT industry, women are in the minority - even with today's equal opportunities policies. Women in the workplace face unique challenges, such as salary differences, family responsibilities, and even discrimination in a male-dominated industry. Read the latest Women in Technology report to see how the situation has improved over the past few years and read how women cope with the challenges of working in the technology sector.

Gender Divides in your Organization

Despite steps still needing to be taken to balance the amount of women vs. men in the IT industry, the picture has improved in recent years. This report outlines the latest statistics on female earnings, promotions, and leadership in the IT industry. Read now and discover the top powerful female technology leaders and see how your company stacks up to average ratios.

Women on the Web

In addition to the workplace, women are also making an impact on the IT world at large, and specifically the Internet. This recent report outlines Internet usage trends for women across the world. Discover how women make use of the web in comparison to men and discover which group uses the Internet for entertainment, communication and shopping – some of the results may be surprising.

Kind regards

Kasey Cassells
e-Editor
IDG Connect

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